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Production · process

Cross coverage

Simultaneous or paired cameras filming opposing sides of a dialogue or action.

In practice

Coordinate eyelines, lensing, lighting, camera visibility, sound, and compromises between both frames.

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Sources

  1. E-learning glossary · ScreenSkills
  2. Film Industry Terminology · California Film Commission

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